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  1. 08-10-2012, 12:28 AM #1
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    Gold looking hard drive arms



    Anyone ever seen gold looking hard drive arms. I'm used to seeing copper. I hope the pic comes out ok
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    Im thinking its coated copper. Id cut it and check.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeremiah View Post

    Anyone ever seen gold looking hard drive arms. I'm used to seeing copper. I hope the pic comes out ok
    It's confusing but that is a copper winding.

    I did find some grey looking ones, after I cut a few I determined they are alum.

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